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WEBLive Blog | WJC Advocates for Jewish Communities at UNGA as October 7th Anniversary Nears. WJC President Ronald S. Lauder and senior leadership of the WJC are meeting with international leaders on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week to discuss the Israel-Hamas war, antisemitism and other top issues affecting ...
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WEBAlarmed by the rising tide of antisemitism since October 7, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the United States permanent delegation held a high-level discussion on educational policies aimed at curbing this scourge. The World Jewish Congress, alongside …
16th Plenary Assembly of the World Jewish Congress - World Jewish Congress
WEBMay 25, 2021 · The WJC Plenary Assembly takes place every four years and brings together delegates from WJC-affiliated Jewish communities and organizations in more than 100 countries around the world. The Plenary Assembly elects WJC leadership and sets policy for the years ahead. The formal session of the 16th WJC Plenary Assembly will be held on 25 May 2021 ...
About Us - World Jewish Congress
WEBAbout WJC. The World Jewish Congress is the leading international organization connecting and protecting Jewish communities globally, in more than 100 countries. The mission of the World Jewish Congress is to foster the unity and represent the interests of the Jewish people, and to ensure the continuity and development of its religious ...
Antisemitism - World Jewish Congress
WEBThe WJC is committed to developing policies and implementing actions to counter all manifestations of antisemitism; improving the security of Jewish communities through increased awareness and action, both offline and online; and combating antisemitic threats by monitoring, exposing, and confronting neo-Nazis and other antisemitic actors and ...
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WEBIn this regard, the mission of the World Jewish Congress is to foster the unity and represent the interests of the Jewish people, and to ensure the continuity and development of its religious, spiritual, cultural, and social heritage. The World Jewish Congress seeks, among other things: to enhance solidarity among Jewish communities throughout ...
Jewish & Proud - World Jewish Congress
WEBJewish & Proud - World Jewish Congress. Every Jew should have a strong sense of Jewish pride. Some people may feel a deep connection to Jewish history and tradition. Others may feel a sense of responsibility to continue the legacy of Jewish values and teachings. Regardless of the individual reasons, Jewish pride is a powerful and meaningful ...
Mission Statement - World Jewish Congress
WEBMission Statement. The mission of the World Jewish Congress is to foster the unity and represent the interests of the Jewish people, and to ensure the continuity and development of its religious, spiritual, cultural, and social heritage. The World Jewish Congress seeks, among other things: To enhance solidarity among Jewish communities ...
History - World Jewish Congress
WEBHistory. When 230 delegates representing Jewish communities in 32 countries met in Geneva, Switzerland, in August 1936 to establish the World Jewish Congress, the danger was clear and present: Jews in Nazi Germany were persecuted and stripped of their rights, and a growing wave of antisemitism was hitting Jews across Europe. The main aims of ...
World Jewish Congress
WEBWJC’s Israel Council on Foreign Relations (ICFR) is a non-partisan forum for the study and debate of foreign policy operating under the auspices of the World Jewish Congress. It is a multidisciplinary institution, established on the model of the New York Council on Foreign Relations and the British Chatham House.